A recent study suggests that limiting smartphone internet usage can enhance well-being. Participants who blocked mobile access for two weeks reported major improvements in mental health and attention span. Despite the simplicity of the action, adherence was a challenge for some. The study found that nearly three-quarters of participants experienced better mental health, with improvements in depression symptoms surpassing those seen with antidepressants. The research highlights a disconnect between human psychology and our constant digital connectivity.
Though the directions of the experiment were simple, some people had trouble following through. Of the 467 who committed to blocking mobile internet for two weeks, only 266 set up the Freedom app and just 119 kept the block active for at least 10 of the 14 days.
The participants, whose average age was 32, could still access the internet on their computers at work, home or school - and they were able to hop back online on their phone once the experiment was over - but it seems this one small change produced massive results.
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